About Me

Mig, ina dyreborg der sidder i min sofa i stueb og kigger i et magasin slået op på en artikel der handler om mig selv. Et gulvtæppe af en feline med menneske bryster ligger på gulvet, med et blad i skridtet. bladet er Bo Bedre, det er en kommentar på deres farveløse magasin, da hovedsageligt er pink, blåt og ræverødt. tæppet er tufte i uld, med en danellanål. Sofaen jeg sidder i er kobolt blå og farven på væggen er jordfarvet, der hænger iøvrigt mange billeder og andre genstande på væggen bag mig. der står også et sofabord i glas og en grøn plante.

(English below)

Mit navn Ina G. Dyreborg, og jeg er tekstilkunstneren bag dette farverige univers!

Jeg er autodidakt tekstilkunstner med baggrund i beklædning, produktudvikling, byudvikling, kulturarbejde og designstrategi. Jeg har en Bachelor i Living Design fra Kea Design og Business.

Jeg begyndte min tufte rejse i 2013, da jeg ønskede mig et gulvtæppe men ikke ikke kunne finde noget, der rigtigt var mig, og efter længere tids søgen begyndte ideen om at skabe det selv at arte sig. Derefter begyndte jeg at lede efter måder at fremstille tekstile værker på, og det blev Danella-nålen, et lille hånddrevet værktøj, der var med til at starte min rejse som tekstilkunstner.

Derfra handlede det om at lære værktøjet at kende, udforske dets muligheder og begrænsninger og forfine min teknik. Jeg testede mig igennem garntyper og lærreder at tufte i, indtil jeg fandt de materialer, der passede min stil og temperament.

For mig var det vigtigt fra starten at værkerne skulle skulle inspirere og give lyst til at gå på opdagelse i det taktile. Spejlene var med til at give en god kontrast. Der er noget poetisk ved det hårde mod det bløde, og spejlet der fanger lyset og giver rum sammen med tæppet, der sluger lyder og skaber ro.

Mit univers er sanseligt, farverigt og fuld af humor og vitalitet.

English

My name is Ina G. Dyreborg and I'm the textile artist behind this colorful universe!

I am a self taught tufting artist with a background in clothing, product development, urban development, cultural work and design strategy. I have a Bachelor in Living Design from Kea Design and Business.

I started my tufting journey in 2014 when I wanted a rug but couldn't find anything that was right for me, and after a long search the idea of creating it myself began to manifest itself. I started looking for ways to make rugs and it was the Danella needle, a small hand held tool, that helped start my journey as a textile artist.

From there it was about getting to know the tool, exploring its possibilities and limitations and refining my technique. I tested yarn types and canvases for the tufting until I found the materials that suited my style and temper.

For me, it was important from the start that the my pieces, should inspire and make you want to explore the tactile surface. The mirrors helped to create a good contrast. There is something poetic about the hard versus soft, and the mirror that captures the light and provides space along with the tufted piece that swallows sounds and creates a sense of calmness.

My universe is colorful and full of humor and vitality.

A beginner-friendly introduction to Danella needle tufting

A creative, hands-on online masterclass you can join from wherever you are.

No previous experience needed.

Your First Steps with the Danella Needle

1. Join me for a two-hour live online masterclass where I’ll show you how to tuft with a Danella needle.
2. Follow along from home, ask questions as we go, and see the technique up close before you try it yourself. The masterclass is relaxed, practical, and completely beginner-friendly.
3. I’ll introduce you to the frame, fabric, yarn, and Danella needle I use. You’ll learn how the needle works, how to use it with confidence, and which common beginner mistakes to avoid before they become frustrating.
4. You do not need any previous tufting experience and you don’t even need to have received your Danella needle yet. Some people enjoy trying the technique straight away, while others prefer to watch, take notes, and get familiar with everything before their needle arrives. Both are completely fine. Choose the approach that works best for you.
5. I’ve been tufting for 11–12 years and teaching Danella needle tufting for the past nine. I taught myself from scratch at a time when hardly anyone was using a Danella needle and the craft had nearly died out, so I made plenty of mistakes along the way. The mistakes I didn’t make myself, I’ve watched many students work through over the years. So if something feels tricky, there’s a very good chance I’ve seen it before.
6. And remember: your first piece does not need to be your most beautiful one. You’ll get to know the needle little by little, and every time you use it, you’ll improve.
7. This is not a masterclass where we all make the same design. Instead, it’s a thorough introduction to everything you need to know about the Danella needle, so you and your new tool can become best friends as quickly as possible.
8. There are only 15 spots available, so I can make sure there is time to answer everyone’s questions.
Tools and materials are not included in the masterclass.
9. If you have questions after the masterclass, you’re always welcome to email me at dyreborgstudio@gmail.com.